Photofacial/IPL-AZABU SKIN CLINIC,Tokyo,Japan

Photofacial(Photorejuvenation)

　 

What is Photofacial ?

Photofacial is a treatment approved by the United States Food and Drug Adiministration (USFDA). Photofacial is a full-face photo rejuvenation treatment that uses intense pulsed light. A high success rate in the treatment of pigmentation, aging spots, and broken capillaries, acne, acne scar is obtained. It stimulates collagen production and improves skin's elasticity, fine wrinkles, texture, and large pores. There is no down time and you can wear make up immediately. Our Photofacial is equipped with 3 types of cut filters. Depends on each patient�fs problem, the filters are chosen and they have a greater effect especially on redness, pigmentation, and collagen production. Photopfacial is irradiated with suitable wavelength for each skin type to achieve the most efficient result.

How does it work ?

This light is defferent from that of a laser. It has a broad spectrum, yet does not emit ultra-violet (UV) rays, and is absorbed by melanin, hemoglobin, and fibroblastic cells. When the light is absorbed by melanin, the spot becomes darker temporarily but will gradually disappear. When absorbed by hemoglobin, teleangiectagie will gradually be less pronounced. when absorbed by fibroblastic cells, they produce neocollagen, which improves the skin's laxity,fine wrinkles, and texture,large pores.

What areas of the body can be treated with Photofacial ?

Photofacial can be used on the face, chest, neck, hands, and arms with wonderful results.

How long does a treatment take ?

Each treatment takes about 20 minutes.

What should be avoided prior to Photofacial ?

You must be careful not to expose the skin to sunlight before and after the treatment, and to use a sunscreen stronger than SPF 15.
Santanned skin or those who may receive excess sun exposure in the immediate weeks can not take Photofacial.

How many time of the treatment is required ?

For optimal results, take a series of 5 treatments at 3-week intervals.

How do I look after the treatment ?

Immediately after the treatment, you may feel a little flushed or feel heat on your face,but we will cool your face down and this sensation will subside.

Who is not a good candidate for Photofacial ?

If you are prone to keloids, hyper or hypo pigmentation, are dark-skinned, darkly tanned or do not react well to burns you may not be an ideal candidate for Photofacial treatments. Asian skin responds very well to the Photofacial process. Photofacial treatment has not been demonstrated to be safe for pregment women. Also,if you have a photosensitivity, drug induced photosensitivity, light induced epilepsy, you can not be treated. Also you cannot be treated on tatoo by Photofacial.